disgrace
Example Sentences
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What counted as a public disgrace in politics 26 years ago should be the same as today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
"No wonder Anas Sarwar wants nothing to do with him. The guy shouldn't be in Downing Street and he's a complete and utter disgrace."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
She said it was "an absolute disgrace and contempt" towards victims' families.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
"I think all road users would agree that the condition of our local roads has become a national disgrace," said AIA chairman David Giles.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“You have no regard, then, for the honour and credit of my nephew! Unfeeling, selfish girl! Do you not consider that a connection with you must disgrace him in the eyes of everybody?”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing disgrace
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Excerpts from "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"
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"The Sporting Spirit"
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